Background
Mojadidi was born and grew up in Jacksonville, Florida. His father went back to Afghanistan each summer to help fight the Soviet occupation as a combat surgeon.
Mojadidi was born and grew up in Jacksonville, Florida. His father went back to Afghanistan each summer to help fight the Soviet occupation as a combat surgeon.
Mojadidi has referred to himself as "Afghan by blood, redneck by the grace of god." His work has been shown internationally in contemporary art exhibitions such as dOCUMENTA (13) and the Kochi-Muziris Biennale. Mojadidi visited Afghanistan again in 2001 after the fall of the Taliban, and moved there in 2003 to work with an non-governmental organization involved in efforts to rebuild the country. In recent years he has been active in Kabul"s art scene and has been credited for playing a crucial role in its resurgence.
Mojadidi curated a 2012 Documenta exhibit in Kabul which showcased 12 contemporary Afghan artists, and has worked with young Afghans in graffiti art
At times he has been critical of Afghanistan"s reliance on foreign aid. He has said that "a truly sustainable approach would probably be for Afghan artists to form collectives and organise exhibitions on their own initiative."
Mohadidi"s other tongue-in-cheek work includes a fashion line of clothing for suicide bombers and soldiers called "Conflict Chic," and photography exploring the connection between Kabul City and the American Confederate South.
His art has been shown in international contemporary art exhibitions, including dOCUMENTA (13) and the Kochi-Muziris Biennale in 2012.
